BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Hurt Hub@Davidson - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Hurt Hub@Davidson X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Hurt Hub@Davidson REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260717T191257Z CREATED:20240610T110045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T191257Z UID:21598-1787140800-1787144400@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Innovation Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Hurt Hub’s monthly Innovation Community of Practice! FAQ What is a Community of Practice? A community of practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common interest\, profession\, or passion and come together to interact\, learn\, and collaborate. What do we mean by Innovation? We like to explore innovation broadly. We’re curious about new ideas\, methods\, or services that bring positive change or improvement. We want to explore creative approaches to problem-solving\, processes\, idea generation\, or technology.  Who is this group for? Innovation is for everyone regardless of industry or professional status. We welcome curious individuals from all backgrounds. What will we do? These are casual conversations that focus on a different topic month to month. Generally\, a volunteer facilitator will share briefly about a topic they’re interested in and then open up the floor for the group to discuss.  What Topics have your covered?  Patterns & Intersections\, Vibe Coding\, Art and AI\, Travel\, Circular Economies\, Ideation Techniques\, Mental Models\, Innovation & Spirituality\, Storytelling through collage. Is food served? Sorry not at this one! Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch. For questions or to RSVP please email Amy Quilala (Gascon) amgascon@davidson.edu The Hurt Hub welcomes requests for reasonable accommodations related to disability and will strive to make this program accessible to participants. Please contact Amy Quilala at amgascon@davidson.edu to make such a request. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/innovation-community-of-practice/ CATEGORIES:Alum,Co-Working,Community,Discussion,Faculty/Staff,Social,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_1426.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T154507Z CREATED:20260701T163824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154507Z UID:38237-1787252400-1787257800@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:From Kitchen to Customer: Starting Your Food Business the Right Way DESCRIPTION:This session walks aspiring food entrepreneurs through essential steps of launching and growing a value-added food business in Mecklenburg This session on August 20th walks aspiring food entrepreneurs through the essential steps of launching and growing a value-added food business in Mecklenburg County. Topics include understanding product risk categories\, navigating home versus commercial processing requirements\, identifying the right kitchen or facility\, and decoding the regulatory landscape (NCDA&CS\, FDA\, and USDA). Participants will also learn about the building blocks of food business development — from costing and pricing to labeling compliance and micro-batch testing — with practical guidance on how to take their next steps confidently. We’ll also hear from the founders of Davidson Microgreens\, to learn about their experience starting a food-based business in the Davidson community. Instructor: Haley Williams M.Ed.\, MSW FCS Agent – Agribusiness Development\, Financial Literacy & Workforce Development N.C. Cooperative Extension – Mecklenburg County This event is powered in partnership through the NC Cooperative Extension and Amplify Davidson. Amplify Davidson is a small business and entrepreneur support initiative created through a partnership between the Town of Davidson and the Hurt Hub at Davidson College. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/from-kitchen-to-customer-starting-your-food-business-the-right-way/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036\, US CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Class,Community,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/38237_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260818T154509Z CREATED:20260717T133823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154509Z UID:38718-1787769000-1789588800@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Think Like an Entrepreneur: Exploring the Entrepreneurial Mindset DESCRIPTION:Join the Hurt Hub for a 4-part book club-style discussion on the entrepreneurial mindset. Wednesdays\, 6:30–8:00pm | August 26–September 16 What does it take to think like an entrepreneur? This four-week series is part book club\, part guided conversation. Facilitated by Cherese Spand\, these sessions are built for anyone curious about entrepreneurship\, whether you’re weighing a business idea or just want to build a more resilient\, opportunity-seeking mindset. Each week\, we’ll dig into Who Owns the Ice House? 8 Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur\, using its lessons as a jumping-off point for discussion. Along the way\, local entrepreneurs will join us as guest speakers to share what lessons and mindsets they’ve used in their own ventures. On our final night\, we’ll shift from mindset to mechanics: a representative from Mecklenburg Economic Development will walk us through the fundamentals of formally starting a business. A complimentary copy of Who Owns the Ice House? and dinner will be provided. About the Instructor: Cherese L. Spand has been an entrepreneurship mindset educator with the Hurt Hub since 2024. She draws on her 20+ years of experience as a business owner to help guide and inspire community members thinking about entrepreneurship. Cherese is the founder of SHE Wealth – Savvy\, Healthy & Empowered\, where she specializes in helping women and women in business make empowered financial decisions. Cherese is an active member of the Lake Norman community\, having served on multiple local non-profit boards and committees as a strategic leader and advocate. This program is powered by the Amplify Davidson Initiative. P.S. As a follow up to this program\, we recommend following this series with Building a Lean Startup\, beginning September 23\, where you’ll start testing and building out your own business concept! URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/think-like-an-entrepreneur-exploring-the-entrepreneurial-mindset/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036\, US CATEGORIES:Alum,Class,Co-Working,Community,Discussion,Faculty/Staff,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/38718_image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T163000 DTSTAMP:20260811T174727Z CREATED:20241104T175445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T174727Z UID:24411-1787907600-1787934600@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Andrew Ashur ’19 Final Innovator-in-Residence Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final Office Hours with Andrew Ashur ’19 as he closes out his time with the Hurt Hub as Alumni Innovator-in-Residence. The office hours are open to students\, coworkers\, Davidson College staff and faculty\, and local entrepreneurs! Andrew Ashur ’19\, is the founder of Lucid Bots. Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list\, Andrew transformed a concern for worker safety into one of America’s fastest-growing companies\, developing innovative cleaning robots that are revolutionizing the industry. Whether you’re curious about entrepreneurship\, robotics\, AI integration\, or how to turn a Davidson education into a groundbreaking venture\, Andrew is excited to share his journey and insights. As a former student who balanced D1 baseball\, double majored in Economics and Spanish\, and launched a startup while at Davidson\, he uniquely understands the student experience and the power of the Davidson network. Chat with him about topics like: Taking your innovative ideas from concept to reality The new Lucid Bots + Davidson College Innovation Fellows Program Navigating the startup landscape as a student entrepreneur Leveraging AI and technology to solve real-world problems Building a high-growth company from the ground up Any other entrepreneurial questions Reserve your spot to connect with the founder whose company ranked #4 among America’s fastest-growing manufacturers and #143 overall on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. Andrew will be hosting the office hours in the Innovation Lab at the Hurt Hub. You can also schedule virtual office hours with him but need to indicate that when you register. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/andrew-ashur-19-innovator-in-residence-student-office-hours/ CATEGORIES:Co-Working,Community,Faculty/Staff,Free for Students,Hybrid,Office Hours,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ashur_headshot_small-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T183000 DTSTAMP:20260818T154512Z CREATED:20260728T133758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154512Z UID:39029-1788453000-1788460200@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:A New Path Forward: Hurt Hub Rebrand Bash DESCRIPTION:Join us as we take the first steps down a new path! Celebrate the Hurt Hub’s fresh new look at our Rebrand Bash\, an evening filled with food\, drinks\, innovation stations\, games\, guided tours\, prizes\, and interactive activities that highlight our renewed identity and the creative community that makes the Hurt Hub thrive. Explore hands‑on experiences\, connect with fellow students\, coworkers\, and community members\, and be among the first to see the Hurt Hub’s new logo and visual identity and witness the next chapter come to life. The first 50 guests that arrive will receive a special swag item! We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you. The Hurt Hub welcomes requests for reasonable accommodations related to disability and will strive to make this program accessible to participants. Please contact our team at the Hurt Hub at hurthub@davidson.edu to make such a request. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/a-new-path-forward-hurt-hub-reband-bash/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036\, US CATEGORIES:Alum,Co-Working,Community,Social,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/39029_image-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T160000 DTSTAMP:20260810T193045Z CREATED:20260617T135003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T193045Z UID:37840-1788955200-1788969600@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Small Business Legal Office Hours (Kornblatt Law) DESCRIPTION:The Hurt Hub has partnered with Kornblatt Law to offer free 30-minute consultations for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Attorney Jason Kornblatt  will be hosting office hours at the Hurt Hub to answer your questions around topics such as: Entity formation Mergers & acquisitions Contract review & business disputes General business law Risk mitigation and insurance (personal injury) To set up your appointment\, please use this Calendly link. Once you click to confirm your appointment on Calendly\, please share a little bit about what you are looking to discuss during the meeting and what stage you’re at in your business. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/small-business-legal-office-hours-kornblatt-law/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036 CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Co-Working,Community,Faculty/Staff,Office Hours,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/KLaw-Hurt-Hub-Office-Hours60.jpg-scaled-e1781704438145.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260818T154513Z CREATED:20260731T133812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154513Z UID:39130-1789041600-1789045200@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Small Business Lunch & Learn: Find Where the Money Leaks DESCRIPTION:Find Where the Money Leaks: What Happens When AI Meets a 35-Year-Old Business Join us at The Hurt Hub for September’s Small Business Lunch & Learn. AI’s real value inside a business isn’t replacing people\, it’s finding the money that’s already on the table. Jason Ridenhour makes the case with one real company: a 35-year-old distributor/installer doing $19M a year whose entire operation still runs on one Word document. Using that company as a case study\, Jason maps the four places money was quietly leaking out of the business\, and shows what AI actually does about each one\, with real artifacts on screen. You will leave with four concrete moves and a worksheet to find the same leaks in your own business. Lunch is provided. About the Presenter: Jason Ridenhour is the founder of ProBusinessOps\, and a Davidson native. He helps small businesses across the Lake Norman area put AI agents to work\, doing the mundane and repetitive tasks found in everyday operations that actually run a company The Hurt Hub welcomes requests for reasonable accommodations related to disability and will strive to make this program accessible to participants. Please contact our team at the Hurt Hub at hurthub@davidson.edu to make such a request. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/small-business-lunch-learn-find-where-the-money-leaks/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036\, US CATEGORIES:Alum,Co-Working,Community,Faculty/Staff,Student,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/39130_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T201500 DTSTAMP:20260818T154508Z CREATED:20260720T133942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154508Z UID:38801-1790189100-1794428100@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Building a Lean Startup - Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Learn how to jumpstart your business idea in this 7 session course using the Lean Startup methodology. Building a Lean StartupWednesdays\, Sept 23 – Nov 11 | 6:45–8:15 pm | Room 208 | No class on October 14 The Hurt Hub@Davidson is excited to be offering another round of the Building a Lean Startup course for all interested students\, faculty\, staff\, and members of the general public. This course is an opportunity for individuals or small business teams to learn about the core principles of entrepreneurship and work on developing an idea through the Lean Startup methodology. No previous business experience required! The Lean Startup methodology is an approach to building new businesses rooted in the belief that entrepreneurs must investigate\, experiment\, test\, and iterate as they develop new products and services. Unlike traditional startup approaches\, lean startups move quickly\, iterate often and continuously solicit feedback from their customers. Taught by Rebecca Weeks Watson*\, Building a Lean Startup is a 7-session course covering topics including how to come up with business ideas\, how to get users/customers and grow\, how to execute on sales and marketing\, how to hire\, how to raise money\, which key metrics to measure\, and more. All of these topic areas will rely on a build-measure-learn approach to make sure you find effective solutions quickly and inexpensively. Lean Startup is a mindset and a methodology that is used across industries\, sectors\, and professions to solve problems and understand what your customers need most. We welcome people from all backgrounds and encourage an open and engaged mindset! Cost: Thanks to the Hurt Hub’s partnerships and with the support of Amplify Davidson\, this course is free to particpants. Course Schedule: Wednesday Evenings\, September 23 – November 11 | 7 Weeks\, 6:45–8:15 pm. No class on October 14. *Please email chsmith2@davidson.edu for any accomodations needed related to missing class. About the Instructor: Rebecca Weeks Watson is a digital media entrepreneur with 17 years of experience in Silicon Valley and two U.S. patent awards. After starting her career in finance and then consulting for Match.com\, she decided to pursue her interest in the startup world. She was on the founding team and led Business Development for two different marketing technology companies\, one of which was acquired by Meredith Corporation. She has spoken at 50 conferences nationwide and enjoys lecturing at the University of Virginia’s undergrad business school. Most recently Rebecca founded a groundbreaking interview series called The Reveal that uncovers surprising personal stories of world-class leaders. The Hurt Hub welcomes requests for reasonable accommodations related to disability and will strive to make this program accessible to participants. Please contact our team at the Hurt Hub at hurthub@davidson.edu to make such a request. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/building-a-lean-startup-fall-2026/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036\, US CATEGORIES:Alum,Class,Co-Working,Community,Discussion,Faculty/Staff,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/38801_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260818T154515Z CREATED:20260803T143759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154515Z UID:39214-1790956800-1791144000@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Techstars Startup Weekend - Davidson\, NC DESCRIPTION:Experience the startup life in a fun and fast-paced environment. Meet other creatives. Learn from industry experts. Scholarships available! The Davidson College Entrepreneurship Club is excited to host our second annual Techstars Startup Weekend in collaboration with The Hurt Hub at Davidson College. The weekend is open to all Davidson students\, entrepreneurs\, creators\, builders\, and interested parties from the general public. The startup weekend is a great opportunity to connect with passionate like-minded people eager to develop and build something different or new. Facilitated by the inspirational Sibi Murugesan\, the startup weekend is a multi-day event where participants will experience the startup life\, connect with founders and investors\, and learn from industry experts\, mentors\, and judges. Format: Participants grouped into teams. Teams will look to develop an idea (selected by participants) into a viable product and/or solution. Teams will then pitch their product/solution to judges. Industry Focus: This year we will focus on select industries – but stay tuned for the specifcs! Cost: $10 per person. Scholarships available. Please email Zainab Sawani at zasawani@davidson.edu to request a scholarship. In your email\, please answer one of the two following questions 1) How do you envision the Techstars weekend at Davidson contributing to your personal or professional growth?\, or 2) What do you hope to gain from the Techstars Weekend at Davidson? Schedule (more details to follow): Friday\, October 2– 17:30 – 22:00 Saturday\, October 3 — 09:00 – 21:00 Sunday\, October 4 — 09:00 – 19:30 FAQ: Q: Is this event for me? A: Yes! If you are interested in learning about startups\, meeting founders\, building something new\, and solving interesting challenges…Techstars weekend is for you! We believe that great ideas can come from anywhere. The event is intended to be a collaborative and inclusive forum for sharing\, learning\, building\, and having fun. We expect each member of the startup community to be inclusive of all people and their ideas and we welcome all\, regardless of experience\, industry\, or background. Q: Who is allowed to attend? A: This is an 18+ up event; we cannot accommodate minors this weekend. Beyond that we welcome people from all different backgrounds; you don’t need to be enrolled in college to attend. Q: Do I need a team? A: Everyone who attends the event as a participant is expected to come to the event without a team and then join and participate with a team at the event. This is important to preserve the Techstars Startup Weekend educational experience. The ideal team consists of members from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Q: Do I have to participate all three days? A: Yes\, participants are asked to attend all scheduled sessions as the weekend relies on team collaboration and engagement. Apart from the organizing team\, mentors\, speakers\, event volunteers and judges\, everyone who participates in the event is expected to participate in all three days. This is important not only to preserve your own learning experience\, but also to minimize distractions or disruptions for the team you choose to join. If you have specific conflicts\, please feel free to reach out to Omer Alpa (omalpa@davidson.edu) or Zainab Sawani (zasawani@davidson.edu) to discuss. Q: I have an idea to tackle during the weekend. How do I pitch it? A: Our TechStars Facilitator for the weekend\, Sibi Murugesan\, will take us through a fun process on Friday night explaining how to pitch ideas. You don’t need to pitch an idea\, but we highly encourage you to. You can pitch an idea you’ve been thinking about for years\, or something you think of at the last minute during the event. Please don’t pitch an idea that you’ve already been developing or have been working on outside of Startup Weekend. The point of the event is to learn how to go from ideation to product. These initial pitches are short (60 seconds) with just you and the mic. Generally\, they should cover: State who you are and what your background is Mention what problem you’re trying to solve Explain the product idea and how it solves the problem What skill sets you need on the team like a developer\, marketer\, designer\, etc. Q: What lodging is available? A: Participants are responsible for providing their own transportation and accommodation. There are two nearby lodging options. The Davidson Village Inn is a small hotel in downtown Davidson about a 2 minute walk from the Hurt Hub (https://davidsoninn.com/). The Homewood Suites by Hilton is a 3-4 minute drive to the Hurt Hub (https://www.guestreservations.com/Homewood-Suites-By-Hilton-Davidson/booking?A=1) Please note – participants are not allowed to sleep over in the building\, and must elave each night by 11:00pm. Q: Do I need to bring my own food? A: All meals will be provided during the weekend. Bring a waterbottle. If you have any specific dietary restrictions\, please put them down on the registration form. Q: Does Techstars have a website? A: Yes! Check out their website to learn more about what you can expect at the Davidson event. https://www.techstars.com/communities/startup-weekend Sponsors and Supporters This weekend was made possible from the generous support of multiple Sponsors and Suporters\, including: The Hurt Hub at Davidson College\, and the Davidson Entrepreneurship Club. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/techstars-startup-weekend-davidson-nc/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036\, US CATEGORIES:Community,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/39214_image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR